The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-26
A SUSPECT DROPS DEAD.
LONDoN'S POLICE WERE SHADOW
ING HIM AT THE TIME.

Sensational Developments Expected
at the Inquest To-Day-Sir Blunt's
Case on at Woodford-Ear Spencer
Condemns the Governments Irish
Policy and Predicts Gladstonian
Triumph.
DUBLIN, Oct. 25.-The trial of Sir Will
frid Blunt opened this morning at Wood
ford Mr.. Roman appeared as counsel for
the prosecution, and Mr.. Harrington, mem
ber of Parliament, for the defense. Mr.
Harrington objected to the constitution of
the court, on the ground that the magis-
trates lacked special authority from
the Viceroy to hold an adjourned
court The objection was over
ruled. Mr. Harrington then applied for
a summons against Magistrate Byrne for
assault upon Mr. Blunt. Decisions ON this
point was postponed. Mr. Byrne was called
to the witness stand. He testified that he
warned Mr.. Blunttwice on the platform, at
the meeting on Sunday, TO desist from speak
ing, but he went on all the same. The wit
ness did not see any ybody assault Mr.. Blunt,
but before he gave the order for his arrest
he foundshim lying on the ground, and Lady
Blunt lying over him.
ROUGH ON EDITOR WALSH.
Mr.. Walsh editor of the Wexford People,
who was sentenced yesterday to months
imprisonment for publishing reports of meet
ings of suppressed branches of the National
League was condemned to-day to two
months imprisonment at hard labor on
another charge Four of the summonses
against him were dismissed.
Mr.. Dillon is expected to arrive at Cork
to-day Trouble is feared
During the hearing of Mr.. Blunt's case
to-day the Crown counsel announced that
English and Irish agitators in Ireland would
be treated alike.
BOUND TO MAKE SPEECHES.
LONDON, Oct 25.-The English Home
Rule Union has resolved to continue the
holding of meetings in Ireland, notwith-
standing the arrest of Mr.. Blunt, and to
send another deputation to that country.
Mr. Gladstone has arrived at the Marquis
of Ripon's residence He made several
speeches EN- route. At Leeds, he said, with
reference to Ireland, that events were ripen-
ing weekly, that the governments policy in
Ireland was going from bad to worse, and
that the tide was flowing in powerful cur
rents and more quickly than he had ven
tured to hope, relieving him of the anxiety
he formerly felt respecting the length of the
struggle.
A DYNPMTTER DROPS DEAD.
A man died suddenly in London and the
police took charge of the body. On search
ing the clothing of the dead man the fact
was discovered that he was an American
and was connected with a dynamite con-
spiracy The names of his fellow-conspira-
tors were given but the police will not be
able to arrest them because they have not
committed any overt acts. An inquest
over the remains will be held tomorrow
when full particulars regarding the con-
spiracy are probable.
The Scotland Yard authorities had secured
almost enough evidence to warrant the
arrest of the man when he died. The cir
cumstances of his death were so suspicious
that the detectives themselves notified the
Coroner. Sensational revelations are
promised at the inquest. 1t has transpired
that police patrolling on the river in front
of the Parliament buildings was recently
resumed.
SPENCER CONDEMNS THE GOVERNMENT.
Earl Spencer made a speech at Edinburg
to-day He condemned the policy pursued
by the government in Ireland, and expressed
the belief that Mr. Gladstone would soon be
returned to power, and his home rule meas
ure be adopted by Parliament. The Ears
of Roseberry and Aberdeen and many
other distinguished persons were present.
POLICE OCCUP4 A COUhT HOObE.
Cork, Oct. 25.-The police have occupied
the court house to prevent the meeting of
citizens called by the Mayor to protest
against the Recorder hearing the case of
Mr. O'Brien.
"GOD SAVE IRELAND"
When Mr. Dillon was on on his way to
the station to-day to take the train for Dub
lin he was followed by crowd singing "God
Save Ireland" While the procession was
passing the King street barracks the police
Sailed out and charged upon the crowd,
using their batons freely. Mr.. Dillon
was about 10 deliver an address
from his carriage when Magistrate
Gardner, who was In command of the po-
lice, read the riot act. The Mayor protested
against the hasty action on the part of the
Magistrate On advice of Mr.. Dillon, Mr..
Tanner and the Mayor, the crowd dispersed
without making any further demonstration.
The meeting was held in the Chamber of
Commerce. The police arrived just as the
gathering dispersed.
ALL MEETINGS PROHIBITED.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 25.-The Magistrate
has forbidden any meeting at Middleton
during the time the Recorder hears Mr..
O'Brien's appeal from the verdict against
him at Mitchellstown for using seditious
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